Connecting to Country

Connecting to Country provides funding up to $30,000 to enable Aboriginal communities based in the Pilbara and South West regions to spend time on country and strengthen links between their communities, country and culture.

Objectives

facilitate sharing of cultural knowledge and skills between generations, such as preservation of language, stories and dance;

recognise cultural leadership within the Aboriginal community and support leadership development in young people;

contribute to stronger community mental health and wellbeing through culture-specific programs; and